GinjaNinja Member 125 Member For: 15y 7m 25d Gender: Male Location: SEQ Posted 07/01/11 03:13 AM Share Posted 07/01/11 03:13 AM G'day folksSeems like new Pan and gasket kits are mandatory when it comes to overhauling the ZF 6 speed ATF, is there any reason to not bolt the original units back on for repeated use?Aftermarket Metal pan/gasket kits arn't favoured since the ATF temperature will fluctuate greatly ===> more fluid changes requiredLets hear some suggestions shall we? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/72549-zf-auto-pan-gasket-kit-servicing/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vevapower Waiting for the 1st N/A 12! Donating Members 2,533 Member For: 17y 2m 7d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 07/01/11 04:24 AM Share Posted 07/01/11 04:24 AM The metal pan also acts as a safety barrier.You don;t want to flick up a rock, crack the plastic pan, get a small leak and then kill you box do you!I would only service the box if your moving up the power stakes!Some use Transmax Z some use the ZF oil, if your going 400+ rwkws then I've heard the big boys are favouring the Transmax.My 2 cents! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/72549-zf-auto-pan-gasket-kit-servicing/#findComment-1069866 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawlass Silver Donating Members 1,161 Member For: 17y 5m 9d Gender: Male Location: left right out Posted 07/01/11 06:56 AM Share Posted 07/01/11 06:56 AM Steel pan a definite if your going to lower I reckon, cheap insurance. As for temp fluctuations, how well do you think 3 mm of plastic is going to insulate/ stabilize temps anyway? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/72549-zf-auto-pan-gasket-kit-servicing/#findComment-1069919 Share on other sites More sharing options...
discostig Manual mode ________________________ All day, erryday Donating Members 13,798 Member For: 17y 4m 24d Gender: Male Location: Probably above atmospheric pressure Posted 07/01/11 09:06 AM Share Posted 07/01/11 09:06 AM Plastic is way slower to conduct heat than metal, so I can understand the worry, but hadn't heard about it affecting the box before. Even some BFs have metal covers from factory? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/72549-zf-auto-pan-gasket-kit-servicing/#findComment-1069982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
icer Banned 2,335 Member For: 15y 9m Gender: Male Location: Aspendale, Vic. Posted 07/01/11 09:32 AM Share Posted 07/01/11 09:32 AM alloy transpan ftw. It is the secret ingredient for making the 4sp's last! Cost $300. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/72549-zf-auto-pan-gasket-kit-servicing/#findComment-1069997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle173 Donating Members 774 Member For: 16y 5m 16d Gender: Male Location: brisbane Posted 07/01/11 10:20 AM Share Posted 07/01/11 10:20 AM my fg f6 had steel one from factory Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/72549-zf-auto-pan-gasket-kit-servicing/#findComment-1070015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tab Sucker Moderating Team 32,303 Member For: 20y 11m 23d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 07/01/11 10:35 AM Share Posted 07/01/11 10:35 AM Yeah they swapped over to metal pans at some stage, think just prior to FG? Either way mine has one too. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/72549-zf-auto-pan-gasket-kit-servicing/#findComment-1070017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinjaNinja Member 125 Member For: 15y 7m 25d Gender: Male Location: SEQ Posted 08/01/11 04:13 AM Author Share Posted 08/01/11 04:13 AM That said...how unlucky I must be, BF II update, last of the BF's and they retro-fitted the BA-XR6T intercooler and the plastic oil/pan...how convenient If folks are suggesting alloy/metal oil/pans what kind of cost are we talking about for the conversion?The question still remains unanswered: Why is it recommended that the factory plastic pan/gasket kit need to be replaced for a new one when getting it serviced? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/72549-zf-auto-pan-gasket-kit-servicing/#findComment-1070186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trough Lolly Member 4,349 Member For: 20y 7m 9d Gender: Male Location: Mildura Posted 08/01/11 06:42 AM Share Posted 08/01/11 06:42 AM Simple, because the Filter is built into the pan.. you cannot just replace the filter on the stock plastic units.A whole new pan has to be purchased to service it correctly. I will be doing this in about 3 weeks with some transmax Z and a full flush. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/72549-zf-auto-pan-gasket-kit-servicing/#findComment-1070227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
discostig Manual mode ________________________ All day, erryday Donating Members 13,798 Member For: 17y 4m 24d Gender: Male Location: Probably above atmospheric pressure Posted 08/01/11 10:11 AM Share Posted 08/01/11 10:11 AM last of the BF's and they retro-fitted the BA-XR6T intercooler There was more than one intercooler fitted to the B series XR6T's from factory? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/72549-zf-auto-pan-gasket-kit-servicing/#findComment-1070292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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